Need help choosing my first set (1 Viewer)

[SaltySkal]

Hi, I just joined this forum. I'm new to forums and home poker games. I am debating between 2 sets, the 500pc Outlaws and this other set i found on Amazon. Personally the outlaws are unique and interesting but they aren't exactly the vibe I'm looking for. The other set i found is the Jiesite Monte Carlos. They are almost exactly what I'm looking for in the style but I worry that they aren't good quality or have bad flashing. Can anyone help? Thank you!

P.s. is Amazon okay to buy chips on? Also im not a huge fan of denominations on chips but the outlaws are cool with me.

JIESITE Clay Poker Chips Set https://a.co/d/8I24SI3

Outlaw Set
https://a.co/d/bIya964

 

[Winslow2918]

Out of these I would go for the Outlaw. I have played with these before and they are nice value for money.

Also i would suggest looking into these: https://www.thepokerstore.com/collections/nexgen-pro-classic-10-gram-poker-chips

Or this is your best custom option: https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/chips-web-jester-greek-sun-tangiers-august-2025.134046/

 

[SaltySkal]

Out of these I would go for the Outlaw. I have played with these before and they are nice value for money.

Also i would suggest looking into these: https://www.thepokerstore.com/collections/nexgen-pro-classic-10-gram-poker-chips

Or this is your best custom option: https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/chips-web-jester-greek-sun-tangiers-august-2025.134046/

Thank you! For the Outlaws is discount poker better than Amazon? Or are they the same thing?

 

[Bacon Dad]

For similar chips, check out the smooth Monte Carlo chips at The Poker Store online. No flashing.

https://www.thepokerstore.com/collections/monte-carlo-smooth-14-gram-poker-chips

They have decent cards if you are on a budget too.



Or hang around here for a couple of months, drain your wallet, and get a REALLY nice set of chips.

 

[Bacon Dad]

And Welcome to the forum!!!

 

[SaltySkal]

And Welcome to the forum!!!

Thank you!!!

 

[Bacon Dad]

If you go with Discount Poker or The Poker Store or similar online store, you can get a sample set of 10 chips before investing more money.

 

[SaltySkal]

If you go with Discount Poker or The Poker Store or similar online store, you can get a sample set of 10 chips before investing more money.

Ahhh ok, I will definitely be doing that. Thanks!

 

[Bacon Dad]

Share what your budget and need is and this group will suggest chips that you might like better than the previous options. Don’t get me wrong. Nothing wrong with sluggo chips. My first set was the smooth Monte Carlo chips and I still use them on certain occasions. But there are better chips out there for sometimes just a little bit more money. Depends on your budget and what you need and when you need it.
Search for this gentleman @justincarothers

 

[Bacon Dad]

Thread 'Tina 39mm & 43mm Samples'
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/tina-39mm-43mm-samples.134010/

Here are some sample chips that Justin orders regularly.

 

[Winslow2918]

I am happy to send you some samples of casino chips and some budget chips as well. Free of charge but you must pay for the shipping. This includes some of the tina chips which @Bacon Dad linked. Just let me know.

 

[SaltySkal]

I am happy to send you some samples of casino chips and some budget chips as well. Free of charge but you must pay for the shipping. This includes some of the tina chips which @Bacon Dad linked. Just let me know.

Oh my gosh I can't believe you would actually do that. That's so insane. I just bought some samples so I will get back to you after they come in. Thank you so much Im at a loss of words.

 

[SaltySkal]

Share what your budget and need is and this group will suggest chips that you might like better than the previous options. Don’t get me wrong. Nothing wrong with sluggo chips. My first set was the smooth Monte Carlo chips and I still use them on certain occasions. But there are better chips out there for sometimes just a little bit more money. Depends on your budget and what you need and when you need it.
Search for this gentleman @justincarothers

I gotta say, you guys have been overwhelming helpfull and I'm so thankful. Im at about $100 to $150. I just bought Outlaw Samples, the Jiesite samples and I got Crown Casino Royale Smooth Samples. I think the Royales are my absolute favorite so far, but we will see when they come in.

 

[AlbinoDragon]

Welcome to PCF!

Also im not a huge fan of denominations on chips but the outlaws are cool with me.

One of the first thing many folks regret when they have non-denominated chips is the frequency, even in a group of regulars, with which someone is asking "how much is this one worth again?" It's worse if the colors are not the "standard" casino colors.

A bigger issue would be when you change the value of what one chip is at any point. A "$0.25" chip that gets re-purposed as a "$5" chip in the future could be an issue if someone has pocketed a chip from an earlier game and brought it back after the change.

As much as the appeal of a cleaner inlay without a denomination might be, in the long run it's bound to cause more problems that it's worth.

I already see there have been some good recommendations give to you so far. Take your time, look around and find a set you'll use and enjoy.

Once again, welcome.

 

[SaltySkal]

Welcome to PCF!


One of the first thing many folks regret when they have non-denominated chips is the frequency, even in a group of regulars, with which someone is asking "how much is this one worth again?" It's worse if the colors are not the "standard" casino colors.

A bigger issue would be when you change the value of what one chip is at any point. A "$0.25" chip that gets re-purposed as a "$5" chip in the future could be an issue if someone has pocketed a chip from an earlier game and brought it back after the change.

As much as the appeal of a cleaner inlay without a denomination might be, in the long run it's bound to cause more problems that it's worth.

I already see there have been some good recommendations give to you so far. Take your time, look around and find a set you'll use and enjoy.

Once again, welcome.

Didn't even think of this! I can totally see that. Great advice thank you!